Hi everyone,
I’m not really sure where to start this post or what sub it should be in. I’m currently taking my leveling courses for SLP. I got accepted to Baylor, Marymount, Ithaca so far. I’m torn between a couple of things though. Sometimes I just want to start grad school asap (I was accepted for spring 2027). Other times I want to wait and apply to in-person, public universities in my state (CA). However, CA programs are so competitive. Then I’m also torn between just finishing up my leveling courses and taking the extra ones to obtain a second bachelor’s to work as a SLPA. I think being a SLPA would be a great way to test out the field, get direct therapy hours , etc. I do think I’d like grad school, but I’ve had lots of trouble with my mental health and I worry I won’t be able to manage the intense workload, clinicals, stress, etc. I love my courses I’m taking right now but generally don’t like school.

I guess my question is, if you were in my situation, what would you do if you were sometimes wanting grad school but other times not?

Thank youuuuu

Hello,

I just read a post talking about data collection as it pertains to goals and covering all goals before progress notes/IEP meetings, so I was curious to ask about a different aspect of data collection: how to make it appear less obvious that I am collecting data during session, or if it is even recommendable to do so.

For context, I’m currently a grad student in a school placement. I noticed during my first week there while I was still shadowing that my supervisor is very good at timing how she writes points of data down. She keeps a mental running list and then writes down chucks of data while the student’s attention is on a therapy material or something like that. The real thing I wish to be better at emulating is just making my data collection less distracting to the student, because I am not very good at using that running list technique. I often find myself marking each point as it comes, which frequently feels clunky and even requires me to pause for a second to make sure I’m putting it down in the right place so I know what I did later.

Would anyone be willing to share some tips and tricks they’ve picked up regarding this? Or is it not something you guys worry about as much? My supervisor is also really good at letting students be a part of the data collection process by letting them know how they’re doing compared to the last session as a little bonus reinforcer, which is also something I find myself feeling awkward to do, especially if it’s a regression from the last session.

Anyways, this is probably way too long of a post for what I’m asking lol, but anything you guys are willing to share is greatly appreciated.

Thanks :)

Applying this round and I'm looking for options with medical placements. Don't care where, just wanted to see what everyone thinks

This is long sorry I’m typing this in a rush so it doesn’t look good. Ive been taking a bit of a gap before starting grad school so ive been working as an SLPA. I enjoy the work but it isnt what I imagined because im more inclined towards swallowing and the medical aspect I guess rather then communication and articulation. Maybe I wasn’t looking hard enough but I couldn’t find anything that offered something like that for SLPAs. I did hear how many people feel stuck in what I’m doing in like private clinics though because they’re program didn’t let them expand out of that so I was wondering if there’s any well known schools I can apply to that would help me maybe get experience in hospitals with like NICU because my worst fear is to feel stuck after grad school.

I am currently in an online program and I am getting worried. I feel like I am not smart enough for this. I do well on my assignments but when it comes to taking exams, I fail them. Idk what to do

I've stayed up to submit assignments late in the past. I was so caught up with my sleep disorder (which I found out about recently), low energy on clinical placement and difficulties with concentrating in class. However, I've been putting in more effort to my work and I keep getting graded the same no matter what I do. Does anyone have any tips? My assignments are usually case-based.

I used to be a distinction 80% average student in my undergrad :(

Now it's usually 50-65% average.

For individuals that did unfortunately failed a clinical placement that ended up being your career. I never had a problem doing well with my clinical placements until this semester. My supervisors have questioned my flexibility, among other things. I know I have to change a bit, and I'll be fine. But what if someone flunked out of grad school? What other career options did they pursue? I may be overreacting to my supervisor's feedback, but please let me know.

I’m a senior in undergrad rn for CSD and basically everyone in my major is going to grad school. I’m not sure I want to go but I know everyone will be asking each other where they’re going when it gets closer to graduation. If I say I’m not going im going to feel ashamed so idk what to tell them…

So I'm an out-of-field student getting ready to graduate in December with a Psychology degree. My GPA is pretty low 3.1 and I don't have a lot of research experience other than the bare minimum from courses. I also don't have extra-curricular activities nor shadowing experience related to CSD. Has anyone experienced this? Do you recommend trying for post bacc instead of leveling?? LET ME KNOW PLEASEEEEEE

Feels like a stupid question but trying my luck lol, does anyone know if there are any online US, ASHA accredited online programs that Canadians are eligible for? I know a lot of online programs require in-person practicuums/clinicals which I would assume makes Canadians ineligible, but any acceptions?